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KVDA irrigation project lures former cattle rustlers into crop farming in West Pokot

Maize farms at Wei Wei irrigation scheme in Sigor. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

The establishment of agricultural demonstration plots in West Pokot County is transforming livelihoods as more members of the pastoral community embrace crop farming.

The initiative backed by the government through Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has also seen reformed cattle rustlers improve their living standards through agricultural activities.

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